Government
St Johns County: In search of a judge
St Johns County Clerk of Court Brandon Patty is on a mission to gain an additional county court judge; a measure he says will help cure “unacceptable delays” in our local court system.
Month: January 2021
Public Safety
I-95 at SR-206 Ramps will close overnight for asphalt work
The Florida Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily close the I-95 at SR-206 entrance and exit ramps overnight Sunday, January 31 and Monday, February 1 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., weather and schedule […]
Government
Guest: Nancy Shaver on conditions of sea-level rise
Former Mayor Nancy Shaver may be one of Historic City News’ best qualified sources of current information and most familiar with the resiliency issues facing St. Johns County. While in office, she traveled as part […]
Public Safety
FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report
Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers […]
Editorials
Guest: I love the new Castillo de San Marcos stamp
I love the new Castillo de San Marcos stamp Derek Boyd HankersonSt. Augustine I recently learned that the United States Postal Service issued a new stamp featuring a popular historic attraction in our town.
Public Safety
Guest: COVID-19 vaccine update from State Representative Stevenson
Representative Cyndi StevensonFlorida House District 17 I wanted to provide an update to local Historic City News subscribers and share some links where you can obtain information about COVID-19, including when and where you can […]
Public Safety
Register Thursday to receive free COVID-19 vaccination appointment
St. Johns County officials reported to Historic City News that they have received an allotment of 1,950 Pfizer vaccines from the State of Florida this week. Online COVID-19 Vaccination Registration reopens tomorrow, Thursday January 21 […]
Business
Florida Supreme Court disciplined 20 attorneys in recent court orders
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced to Historic City News that the Florida Supreme Court disciplined 20 attorneys in recent court orders issued from November 21 to […]
Public Safety
Police arrest Joe DiMaggio in standoff at water plant in Lincolnville
A 54-year-old Jacksonville man, Joseph Vincent DiMaggio, remains in jail tonight, held without bond, after his arrest by St Augustine Police Saturday afternoon. DiMaggio, whose address was reported as 2950 Napa Valley Ct in Jacksonville, […]
Editorials
Defense lawyers say proposed bill is attack on the First Amendment and the right to assemble
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers informed local Historic City News reporters that they oppose legislation urged by Gov. Ron DeSantis addressing “affrays, riots, routs, and unlawful assemblies” as a too broad an attack […]
Public Safety
FDOT Northeast Florida Road and Lane Closures Weekly Report
Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Allen Nelson has updated Historic City News with the weekly lane closure report containing information regarding ongoing construction projects and traffic impacts for the coming week. Our readers […]
Public Safety
Local attorney lands in jail when he exchanges narcotics for legal fees
The FDLE Tri-County Narcotics Task Force and the Florida Highway Patrol, arrested 33-year-old criminal defense attorney, Michael Stover of St. Johns County, and charged him with purchasing Adderall, a controlled substance. Stover served as an […]
Community
Volunteer of the Year honored by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their 2020 Volunteer of the Year, Captain Adam Morley. Currently serving as vice president of the organization, Morley was recognized for […]
Government
St. Augustine Beach elects Mayor, Vice Mayor and Commissioners
Communications and Events Coordinator Melinda Conlon reported to Historic City News that at the City Commission Meeting on Monday, January 4, 2021, the City of St. Augustine Beach elected its Mayor, Vice Mayor and installed […]
Government
Limited hours Monday January 18 at St Johns County offices
Historic City News was informed that in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the following County offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021. All offices will resume standard business hours on Tuesday, […]